Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TEMPO CAFE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636802
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1365249
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY AND FLY ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AND ABOUT 10 HOUSEFLIES ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT BASEMENT.(DEEP GROOVES)
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138538
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138525
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569550 DATED ON 8-24-11 FOR VIOLATIONS: #(33) MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. (34)POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE, DISHROOM & AT ICE MACHINE AREA (2nd FLOOR)-MUST BE FIXED & KEPT DRY. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR, FOUND LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR, ALSO STANDING WATER INSIDE CLEAN POTS ON TNHE SHELVES, MUST STORE INVERTEDLY TO PROPER AIR DRY.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD SPILLS NOTED ON KITCHEN FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST KEEP SOILED TOWELS IN A DIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALUMINUM FOIL COVER ON FRONT COOLER SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED FOR BETTER AIR FLOW. GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS/DRAWERS ACROSS FRYER MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: MEAT SLICER, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP. SINK, INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, PIPES UNDER SINKS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE, DISHROOM & AT ICE MACHINE AREA (2nd FLOOR)-MUST BE FIXED & KEPT DRY. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE & PREP TABLES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST OR DIRT. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR'S BE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS BROKEN-MUST FIX/REPLACE. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP. SINK IS LEAKING & THE PIPE UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK OF DISHMACHINE IS LOOSE-MUST FIX/REPLACE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
325215
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
205378
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HAM CUTS 54.7 DEGREES 10 LBS, WHOLE EGGS 46-54 DEGREES 8 DOZEN, CONTAINER OF BEATEN EGGS 53.6 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT OUT ON PREP TABLES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $50.00 20 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BASEMENT HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP MISSING AND NO WATER AVAILABLE AT SHUT OFFS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO USE SINK ON 1ST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED 8 FRUIT FLIES, AND 4 HOUSE FLIES. PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED 7-13-10 NOTED NO ACTIVITY. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATAION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION # 104236 DATED JAN 4, 2010: (32) ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. (33) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS SODA BOX SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, AND DISH MACHINE AREA. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING. (34) FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. FLOOR AREAS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. (35) ALL WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR AT STAIRS. (36) LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. (38) MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM SECTION. (39) ALL LINEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. (41) ALL CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED OR REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
104243
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEE REPORT 104236
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SEE REPORT #104236
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEE REPORT #104236
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE REPORT #104236
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SEE REPORT #104236
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: SEE REPORT#104236
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE REPORT #104236
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE REPORT #104236
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE REPORT #104236
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
104236
Location recorded for this inspection · TEMPO CAFE · 6 E CHESTNUT ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Front patio door not rodent proofed. Basement rear door not rodent proofed. Must seal and maintain all outer openings.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Outside garbage area not maintained. Must clean all areas to remove grease and food debris. Must close all dumpsters. Must clean and maintain at all times.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. All cutting boards in need of replacing due to being worn and stained.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. The following equipment in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment, sinks, soda box shelves, interior of reach-in and dish machine are. Must clean and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. All floors through out in need of cleaning to remove build-up. Floor area at stoves in need of regrouting. Must correct and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. All wall in need of cleaning to remove food splatters. Wall in basement storage area in need of repair of all broken tiles. Must correct and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. lights in basement and 1st floior in need of proper shields. Must install and maintain.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must install self-closing device to 2nd floor employee washroom.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Must correct leak at faucet at basement prep sink. Must install dipper well at ice cream section.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored All linen dirty and clean must be stored properly. must maintain.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All unnecessary clutter in basement storage area must be removed. Must maintain.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60611
511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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